CVE-2025-8492

CVE-2025-8492 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-862.

Key facts

Description

The Salon Booking System, Appointment Scheduling for Salons, Spas & Small Businesses plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the ajax function in all versions up to, and including, 10.22. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute AJAX actions, including limited file uploads.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-8492?
The Salon Booking System, Appointment Scheduling for Salons, Spas & Small Businesses plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the ajax function in all versions up to, and including, 10.22. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute AJAX actions, including limited file uploads.
How severe is CVE-2025-8492?
CVE-2025-8492 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-8492 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-8492?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-8492 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2025-8492 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-27652.
When was CVE-2025-8492 published?
CVE-2025-8492 was published on 2025-09-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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